30 December, 2012

ACID brights are making an eye catching, head turning appearance this summer. Bright fluoro colours provide the perfect highlight colour for your summer wardrobe. Inspired by the glow sticks and Wham t-shirts of the eighties, this season's neon colour palette has a fresh, new modern twist.

29 December, 2012

GET SET TO SPARKLE FOR THE NEW YEAR with these expert tips on how to pull off shimmering highlighter...

(Seriously, you'll be amazed at the difference these tips will make!!!!)

Let skin glow. For a subtle sheen, mix a pea-size drop of highlighter with foundation in your palm before applying. The right shade leaves only a glow on the skin—as opposed to depositing colour. Usually, this means silvery pink for fair skin, golden tints for olive skin, and bronze highlighter for dark skin.

Define your cheekbones. Apply a shimmery powder with a big, fluffy brush to just the highest point of your cheekbones, and blend. Remember to apply it after blush, so your cheeks aren't lighter than the rest of your face.

Strike a balance. If your makeup plan involves strong, smoky eyes, highlighter can add a radiance to your skin that will keep you from looking too goth. Try dusting a shimmering nude powder on the cheekbones, chin, and above the bow of the mouth for a look that's “an extreme version of natural.”

Brighten your eyes. For wide-open eyes, use a thin brush to dab a light, a shimmery shadow into the inner corners of your eyes. Then, keeping the brush as close to the lower lash line as possible, drag it outward to create a very thin line.

Pucker up. Highlighter can even give lipstick a boost. I Choose a highlighter close to your skin tone, with just a hint of shimmer. Apply a dot on your lips, spread it with your finger, and then swipe on a layer of your lipstick. Use a lip brush to add more of either product for your desired shade.

Don't forget the rest.A touch of shimmer isn't just for your face: you can also massage a dot of pearlized cream into the shoulders and collarbones - focus on the tops of the bones so it looks like the light is catching them. For a finishing touch, slather your legs with tinted moisturiser and runs highlighter down the shin bones.

This year we decided to mix things up a bit and do something totally out of the ordinary for Christmas. So we booked in at the Sheraton in Noosa for 5 days over Christmas. It was warm and balmy and buzzing with people. Noosa has a great vibe with stylish restaurants, stunning beaches, chic holiday makers, designer shops and pristine National parks. The 5 days were spent unwinding and relaxing after a busy and exciting year. Then there were seafood buffets, shopping on Hastings street, beachside dining, cocktails by the pool and lots of walks to make up for the desserts and daily gelatis! Noosa has now officiallybecome one of my favourite Aussie destinations.

22 December, 2012

I'm taking my cue from this stylish aqua and white cocktail party for my Christmas drinks. It's just a casual get together with the neighbours to wish everyone a 'Merry Christmas' and to catch up on everyone's holiday plans. I tell everyone's it's very low key but I can't help myself and generally end up spending the day in the kitchen whipping up some tasty canapes and making up a batch of cocktails or Christmas punch - just to get the party started! I've decided on the aqua and white theme because that matches in with the Christmas tree. This year I think we'll hang fairy lights all through the trees so if it's a warm enough we can start out with drinks on the deck. I may even send out a flashy invitation, like the one above, to get everyone in the mood!